Product Overview
The PreSonus Quantum interface delivers up to 26 inputs and 32 outputs with extremely low latency. Equipped with superb audio quality, 24-bit, 192 kHz recording and playback, recallable XMAS microphone preamps, and more.
Includes Studio Magic plug-in suite for extended sonic functionality into Studio One.
PreSonus Quantum Features:
- General Features
- 26x32 Thunderbolt 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface
- PreSonus’ fastest interface; record direct to DAW (no DSP)
- Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt for a monster system
- Talkback switch and internal Talkback microphone
- Mute/Dim and Mono switches
- Assignable output level control
- 10 8-segment LED meters (8 input, 2 output)
- Integrated Software
- Tight integration with included Studio One® Artist DAW software (Mac/Windows) for multitrack music production and studio command features
- Wireless control over preamp levels from free UC Surface touch-control software (Mac®/Windows®/iPad®) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
- Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
- Flexible Connectivity
- Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs/32 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
- 2 front-panel combo microphone/instrument/line inputs
- 6 rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
- 8 XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switched 48V phantom power
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS line-level main outputs
- 8 balanced ¼” TRS line-level outputs
- Line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages for analog gear
- ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
- Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
- 2 high-volume headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
- Digitalia
- Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
- 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
- Top-quality 120 dB A/D/A converters
- BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking
- MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors
- Physical
- Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- 1U rack-mountable
- 12 VDC external power supply (included)
PreSonus Quantum Specifications:
- Microphone Preamp
- Type: XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: +10 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
- Gain Control Range: 60 dB
- Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.22 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: > 110 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain)
- EIN: < -131 dBu (max gain, 40 ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd)
- Input Impedance: 1.6 kohms
- Phantom Power: +48V, > 8 mA per input
- Instrument Inputs
- Type: 1/4” TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced
- Maximum Input Level: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min. gain)
- Gain Control Range: 60 dB
- Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.6 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)
- Dynamic Range > 106 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005% (1kHz, min. gain)
- Input Impedance: > 1 Mohms
- Line Inputs
- Type: 1/4” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: + 18 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
- Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.10 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: > 118 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain)
- Input Impedance: 10 kohms
- Main and Line Outputs
- Type: 1/4” TRS Female, impedance balanced
- Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu (Balanced)
- Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: > 118 dB (A-wtd)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
- Output Impedance: 51 ohms
- Headphone Outputs
- Type: 1/4” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced, x2
- Maximum Output Level: 175 mW/channel (56 ohm load)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: > 110 dB (A-wtd)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03% (1 kHz)
- Headphone Impedance (working range): 16 ohms to 300ohms
- Crosstalk
- Input to Input: < -110 dB
- Output to Output: < -115 dB
- Input to Output: < -120 dB
- Signal Level LEDs
- Clip: -0.5 dBFS
- Signal 1: -2 dBFS
- Signal 2: -4 dBFS
- Signal 3: -6 dBFS
- Signal 4: -10 dBFS
- Signal 5: -20 dBFS
- Signal 6: -30 dBFS
- Signal 7: -50 dBFS
- Digital Audio
- Connection Type: Thunderbolt 2
- ADC Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-wtd)
- DAC Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-wtd)
- Bit Depth: 24 bits
- Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Clock
- Jitter: < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
